Palashchuk was recognized at the annual Pennsylvania Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel's Banquet, which was held in State College.

Upward Bound is a federally funded Trio Program that help students overcome class, social, academic and cultural barriers to higher education. The programs help high school students choose a college and complete applications and provides assistance with academics and personal, financial and career counseling.

Palashchuk was awarded with a certificate of achievement and a $500 scholarship. She is currently a freshman at East Stroudsburg University.

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